"SLU’s 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening deadline is October 4, while FUMHSF’s online Post-UTME remains open until October 21. FUGASHUA screening closes October 7, EAUED’s second-batch and Direct Entry admission list is out, FULOKOJA is moving toward CAPS recommendations, and OAU and UNILAG candidates can check their Post-UTME results"
🌅 CampusAI Morning Briefing — October 2, 2026: SLU Deadline, FUMHSF Post-UTME, FUGASHUA & More
Published: October 2, 2026 | Source: CampusAI News
📌 Overview
October has begun with continued admission activity across Nigerian universities and other tertiary institutions.
For Friday, October 2, candidates should pay attention to the SLU Post-UTME deadline, the newly opened FUMHSF Post-UTME screening, the ongoing FUGASHUA screening exercise, fresh admission lists from EAUED and PLASU, and ongoing admission processing through JAMB CAPS.
Candidates who are still awaiting admission should continue monitoring their school portals and JAMB CAPS, while those who have already received offers should complete the required acceptance and registration steps before their deadlines.
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🚨 SLU POST-UTME DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 4
Candidates seeking admission into Sule Lamido University, Kafin Hausa (SLU) should take note of the approaching deadline for the 2026/2027 admission screening exercise.
The university's admission portal is currently showing a closing date of:
📅 Sunday, October 4, 2026
The exercise covers both Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening.
Candidates who are eligible but have not completed their application should avoid waiting until the final hours.
📌 Keep your acknowledgement slip, payment evidence and other application documents after completing the process.
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🏥 FUMHSF 2026/2027 POST-UTME IS OPEN
The Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Funtua (FUMHSF) has opened its 2026/2027 Post-UTME online screening exercise.
📅 Registration: September 30 – October 21, 2026
💰 Screening Fee: ₦2,000
💻 Screening Mode: Fully Online
The university has approved different minimum UTME scores for its programmes.
| Programme | Minimum UTME Score |
|---|---:|
| 🩺 Medicine & Surgery | 220 |
| 👩⚕️ Nursing Science | 200 |
| 🏥 Public Health | 180 |
| 🧑⚕️ Doctor of Physiotherapy | 180 |
| 📚 Other programmes | 170–180 |
Candidates should check the exact requirements for their chosen programme before applying.
🔗 FUMHSF Application Portal: https://portal.fumhsf.edu.ng/
⚠️ Candidates who initially selected another institution may need to complete a JAMB Change of Institution to FUMHSF before participating in the screening exercise.
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⏰ FUGASHUA POST-UTME DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 7
The Federal University, Gashua (FUGASHUA) 2026/2027 Post-UTME and Direct Entry screening exercise is still ongoing.
📅 Deadline: October 7, 2026
🎯 UTME Minimum: 150
💰 Screening Fee: ₦2,000
Eligible UTME candidates with a minimum score of 150 can apply, while qualified Direct Entry candidates can also participate.
Candidates who have not completed their registration should do so before the deadline.
🔗 Official FUGASHUA Information: https://fugashua.edu.ng/post-utme-screening-for-2026-2027-admissions-exercise/
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🎓 EAUED SECOND-BATCH & DIRECT ENTRY ADMISSION LIST IS OUT
Emmanuel Alayande University of Education (EAUED), Oyo has released its 2026/2027 Direct Entry and UTME Second Batch Admission List.
Candidates who participated in the admission exercise should check their status through the official university admission portal.
Candidates who have been offered admission should:
✅ Accept the admission offer on JAMB CAPS
✅ Accept the admission on the EAUED portal
✅ Pay the required acceptance fee
✅ Print the original JAMB Admission Letter
✅ Complete the required physical screening and registration processes
EAUED has stated that acceptance-fee payment will remain available until:
📅 Friday, October 9, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Candidates should therefore complete the required steps promptly.
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📥 LAUTECH ADMISSION PROCESSING CONTINUES
Admission processing is continuing for candidates who applied to the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH).
Candidates should regularly check JAMB CAPS and the university's admission portal as admission offers are processed and uploaded.
Not seeing an admission offer immediately does not automatically mean the admission exercise is over.
Candidates should also make sure their O'Level results are correctly uploaded to JAMB where required.
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🎓 YABATECH CANDIDATES SHOULD KEEP CHECKING
Candidates who applied to Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) should continue monitoring their admission status.
The institution has released its programme cut-off scores, and candidates should continue checking the relevant admission channels, including JAMB CAPS.
⚠️ Candidates should rely on official information rather than screenshots or forwarded messages when checking their admission status.
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🎯 FULOKOJA MOVES TOWARD JAMB CAPS
The Federal University Lokoja (FULOKOJA) has progressed through the stages of its 2026/2027 admission process.
According to the university's approved admission schedule, the forwarding of 2026 admission recommendations to JAMB through CAPS is scheduled for:
📅 Monday, October 5, 2026
FULOKOJA candidates should therefore continue monitoring JAMB CAPS and the university's official admission channels.
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🎓 PLASU RELEASES FIRST MERIT ADMISSION LIST
Plateau State University (PLASU) has announced the release of its 2026/2027 First Merit Admission List.
Candidates who applied should check their admission status and, where admission has been offered, follow the university's instructions for acceptance and registration.
Successful candidates should pay attention to applicable acceptance-fee and registration deadlines.
Candidates who have not yet seen their names should continue monitoring the university's admission process.
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📊 OAU POST-UTME RESULTS ARE OUT
Candidates who participated in the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening exercise can now check their screening results.
Candidates should review their individual scores through the official OAU admission portal.
⚠️ A Post-UTME screening result is not the same as a final admission offer.
Candidates should continue monitoring JAMB CAPS and the university's admission portal as the admission process progresses.
🧮 Check Your OAU Aggregate
Candidates who have received their OAU screening score can use the CampusAI OAU Aggregate Calculator to calculate their estimated aggregate based on the applicable formula.
👉 https://campusai.com.ng/oau-aggregate-calculator
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🎓 UNILAG POST-UTME RESULTS ARE OUT
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has released its 2026/2027 Post-UTME results.
Candidates who participated in the screening exercise should check their individual results through the university's official result-checking portal.
After checking their scores, candidates should continue monitoring the admission process and JAMB CAPS.
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🎓 UNILORIN PROGRAMME TRANSFER UPDATE
Reports indicate that the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has commenced its 2026/2027 programme transfer approval process.
The process concerns candidates whose original programmes may not be accommodated and who may be considered for another eligible programme, subject to the university's requirements and available spaces.
Candidates who receive a programme-transfer notification should:
✅ Check the alternative programme offered
✅ Follow the university's instructions
✅ Continue monitoring their admission status
⚠️ Programme-transfer consideration does not automatically guarantee admission.
Candidates should also avoid paying third parties who claim they can arrange programme transfers.
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📚 NECO 2026 SSCE RESULTS ARE OUT
The 2026 NECO Senior School Certificate Examination (SSCE) results were released on September 24, 2026.
NECO reported that:
- 1,378,048 candidates registered for the examination.
- 1,371,992 candidates sat for the examination.
- 804,948 candidates, representing 58.67%, obtained at least five credits including English Language and Mathematics.
Candidates who previously registered with
Awaiting Result should now check that their O'Level result has been properly uploaded and is reflected on their JAMB profile where required.
🔗 NECO Result Portal: https://results.neco.gov.ng/
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🚨 JAMB EXTENDS OUTSTANDING 2021–2025 ADMISSION DEADLINE
JAMB has extended the deadline for candidates with outstanding admission offers from the 2021–2025 admission exercises to:
📅 November 30, 2026
Affected candidates should log in to JAMB CAPS and indicate whether they want to accept or reject their outstanding admission offers.
The extension follows a temporary disruption that affected access to CAPS and outstanding admission offers.
⚠️ This deadline concerns outstanding 2021–2025 offers. It is not the general 2026/2027 admission deadline.
Candidates should not wait until the final day before taking action.
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🏫 2026/2027 ADMISSION PROCESSING CONTINUES
The focus is now increasingly shifting toward the next stages of the 2026/2027 admission exercise.
The agreed admission-processing timelines are:
| Institution Type | Deadline |
|---|---:|
| 🏫 Public Universities | October 31, 2026 |
| 🏢 Private Universities | November 30, 2026 |
| 🎓 Other Tertiary Institutions | December 31, 2026 |
These timelines do not mean every institution will release its admission list on the same date.
Different schools process and release admissions at different stages.
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🆕 UNILESA DEADLINE EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 20
Candidates applying to the University of Ilesa (UNILESA) for the 2026/2027 admission exercise now have more time to complete their applications.
📅 New deadline: Tuesday, October 20, 2026
The extension applies to candidates seeking admission through the university's UTME and Direct Entry exercises.
Candidates who had previously seen the September 30 deadline should take note of the new closing date and complete their applications before the deadline.
🔗 Official UNILESA Admission Portal:
https://admissions.unilesa.edu.ng/
⚠️ Candidates should apply through the official university portal and avoid third parties or unofficial payment channels.
📋 OCTOBER ADMISSION ACTION PLAN
If you are still waiting for admission, use this period to stay active.
✅ 1. Check Your School Portal
Log in regularly to your university or polytechnic admission portal.
✅ 2. Check JAMB CAPS
Monitor your JAMB admission status and respond promptly when an offer appears.
✅ 3. Complete Open Post-UTME Applications
Pay attention to deadlines such as:
- SLU: October 4
- FUGASHUA: October 7
- FUMHSF: October 21
✅ 4. Update Your O'Level Result
Candidates who previously used Awaiting Result should make sure their WAEC, NECO or NABTEB result is properly reflected wherever required.
✅ 5. Check Released Results
Check your Post-UTME result where your institution has already released it.
✅ 6. Accept Admission Promptly
Once admission is offered, complete the acceptance process before the applicable deadline.
✅ 7. Keep Your Documents Safe
Save your:
- Payment receipts
- Screening slips
- Admission letters
- JAMB documents
- O'Level results
- Registration details
✅ 8. Avoid Admission Scams
Do not pay individuals who claim they can guarantee admission, manipulate CAPS or arrange secret programme transfers.
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💡 STILL WAITING FOR ADMISSION?
Not seeing your name today does not automatically mean the admission exercise is over.
Universities may release admission offers in different batches, and different programmes may move at different stages.
Your friend receiving an admission offer before you does not determine your own admission status.
Keep checking the official channels.
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📝 Editor's Note
Admission deadlines, admission lists, screening requirements and JAMB processes can change.
Candidates should always verify important information through the official website or portal of the institution or examination body before making payments or submitting applications.
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